Jal Jeera (indian Tamarind,mint,and Cumin Refresher)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb tamarind pulp
• 5 cups hot water
• 1/2 tablespoon whole cumin seed
• 2 tablespoons unrefined sugar (such as soft jaggery or you may substitute turbinado)
• 1 teaspoon black salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 10 fresh mint leaves

Recipe

• 1 bring water to a boil.meanwhile break tamarind into large pieces and place in a bowl.remove water from heat and pour over the tamarind.set aside to soak for 30 minutes.strain through a fine mesh strainer,pressing on the pulp with the back of a spoon extracting as much as possible and discarding the seeds and remaining pods and reserving the tamarind water.
• 2 toast cumin seeds over medium heat until they pop.remove immediately.
• 3 place all ingredients in a blender.blend on high until well combined.you may strain if desired.serve chilled or over ice.